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(13)
Ensure two cylinder holddown brackets (9) are secured and adjustable stops on each bracket
are tight against base of each cylinder.
(14)
Ensure all 16 cylinder clamps (10) are properly secured.
b. Preparing the Trailer Assembly for Storage.
(1) Ensure drain plugs are Installed on trailer tool box (11).
(2) Close and secure trailer tool box (11).
(3) Ensure spare tire (12) is properly secured to underside of chassis.
(4) Ensure intervehicular cable (13) is secured to clip on drawbar (14).
(5) Ensure emergency brake chain (14) and two safety chains (15) are secured to trailer
drawbar.
(6) Ensure parking brake (16) is set.
(7) Ensure two chocks and chains (17) are placed under tires or secured to chock holders as
required.
4-64. PREPARATION FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE (6 MONTHS OR LONGER).
Figure 4-56. Preparation for Long-Term Storage.
a. Charging Storage Cylinders with Nitrogen.
(1) Depressurize the Compressed Gas System, including storage cylinders, per paragraph 4-56.
(2) Ensure all valves on control panel (1) are closed and regulator is completely backed off.
(3) Ensure dust caps are installed and secured at the high pressure station and fill stations.
(4) Open eight 1/4-turn ball valves (2) and eight cylinder valves (3).
(5) Open recharge valve (4).
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